Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 1903
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Mortimer , Julia.
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  • Title: Reflections in "The Myroure of Oure Ladye": The Translation of a Desiring Body [the author analyzes a number of Brigittine texts, in particular the "Myroure of Oure Ladye" written for the nuns at Syon; the author notes the efforts made to minimize Bridget's individual voice and the instances where Bridget identifies herself with the Virgin Mary's experiences through dissolving body boundaries].
  • Source: Mystics Quarterly 27, 2 (June 2001): Pages 58 - 76.
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  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Body Bridget of Sweden, Saint Devotional Literature Female Voice in Literature Mary, Virgin, Saint in Literature Monasticism Myroure of Oure Ladye, Devotional Work Mystics Visions Women in Religion
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  • Geographic Area: British Isles
  • Century: 14- 15
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  • Author's Affiliation: Birkbeck College, University of London
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  • Year of Publication: 2001.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 07425503